Apr 6, 2026 | Emergency Room (ER), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Government, News, Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, Survey, Urgent Care
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH, made expanding over-the-counter (OTC) availability of more drugs a clear priority during an April 1, 2026 press conference. “When I look at the reasons those drugs were not approved in the past, I think we can do better,” he...
Apr 3, 2026 | Cataracts, Diabetes, Eye care, Glaucoma, Preventive Care, Vision, Vision impairment
Vision loss is quietly becoming one of the most significant — yet preventable — health challenges. Today, an estimated 93 million American adults are at high risk for serious vision loss, and roughly 7 million Americans already live with vision impairment and...
Apr 2, 2026 | Employee benefits, Health Benefits, Plan members, Research, Study, Survey
Nearly 9 in 10 employees (89%) are satisfied with their employer-sponsored health coverage, a recent AHIP study finds. Respondents said they value their benefits not just for access to care, but for financial stability and peace of mind. Health insurance stands apart...
Mar 24, 2026 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Announcements, Client Report, Compliance, Formularies, MedBen University, Preferred provider organization (PPO), Regulatory
MedBen University (MBU) is celebrating its 25th season of practical benefits education. Our annual Employer Roundtable will take place Thursday, April 16, and is open to MedBen clients as well as their brokers. Topics scheduled for discussion include: What’s...
Mar 23, 2026 | Clinical guidelines, Drug advertising, MedBen Rx, Rx Costs
Heavy direct-to-consumer advertising of high-cost medications is fueling patient demand and placing added pressure on physicians to prescribe the drugs that patients recognize — even when lower-cost alternatives may be just as, or more, effective. The scale of this...
